Description
Savor the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Chicken Souvlaki recipe, combining tender marinated chicken with fresh vegetables wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
- Vegetables (like bell peppers and onions), for grilling
Instructions
- Begin by cutting your chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with your choice of vegetables.
- Place the skewers on the grill and grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve the chicken souvlaki in warm pita bread, drizzled with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs instead of dried oregano. Make sure your grill is well-heated and soak wooden skewers in water if using them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg